Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

These photos are in chronological order starting December 1st, 2011 and include all sorts of things. ” October 26th, 2012 “This is what my office did for lunch” #beer and napkin #sketches. August 10th, 2013 “concept assembly sketch for a modern house I will feature on LoaA” #vegetativeroof.

Sketching 99

Sketching Architect IT Site 99

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

If your school doesn’t put any sort of emphasis on sketching, burn an elective (or two) and take a class over in the arts building. Architectural Portfolio’s and their true purpose Architectural Sketching Taking the Architectural Registration Exam Do you want to be an Architect? What’s the Right sized firm for you?

Architecture School 111

Architecture School Architect Architecture Sketching 111

Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Since a number of people don’t seem to understand this concept, I thought I would whip together some sketches to help illustrate my point. Love the sketches too. link] Bob Borson I did the sketches on top of trace paper (like 90% of all my sketches) but I scanned these in and added some color in photoshop.

Foundation 110

Foundation Architect Sketching Contract 110

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

I still think sketch up is way easier, but just for 3d views. If I had staff, I would probably design in sketch up, and have “them” do the plans… too bad my staff can’t draw. I attach a photo of my staff Kyle J Marsh I love seeing the design come together like this.

Modern 86

Modern Architect Clients Client 86